Rebuilding badly damaged Strimech muck grab.

[@magicd-c8k]

Great bit of re-engineering work & it's nice to see you back Oliver.

[@RichardEdwards-k9v]

Oliver, you ought to add your logo to your re-engineered work, as your work is stronger and going to last longer than the original. Keep them coming 👍.

[@tomtd]

Become the metal “mouse man”. Your gear will be sought after. I see his stuff is going under the hammer in Leyburn in March. I lived that way out (Fearby X) Xback in the 70’s, I’m Lancastrian but I can tell you North Yorkshire is God’s home country.

[@joconnor3567]

Great idea

[@mrMacGoover]

I agree, he should have a paint stencil that says: (Re-engineered by) and underneath that ( Snowball Engineering)with his business phone number. He could paint stencil it right next to the equipment product name.

[@Vandal_Savage]

I think a person needs to be extremely careful about putting their name on other peoples' products.

[@NoseyLurker]

@@mrMacGoover Rather than painting it on, which will last weeks, he should have a type of Makers Mark than he pounds into a piece of the metal he re-engineered. Doesn't have to be big, just a mark that is similar to his logo. :)

[@tonyhalaska9461]

Great job Oliver! I really enjoy watching you overcome problems as they arise. Making repairs to old and broken equipment is harder than making new. Hats off to you!

[@boydovens4180]

It's a Million times better than what it was , Say it as you see it . Great Work .

[@dougallmcmillan8970]

I applaud your approach to each project. Instead of charging in like a bull in a china shop, you think each aspect through, assessing the pros and cons of each step. Your process and skills are to be admired.

[@ronbuckner8179]

Twasn’t China tho. English accountants are to blame!

[@DaveMHLV]

Leaving one tine on the box section to make for easier box section removal---genius !!

[@ragnarl9130]

First thing I thought was I'd put a bit of round bar in there, another great video, bravo

[@thaiexodus2916]

Very neatly done. That reminded me of a welding class practice. While you are more proficient with air-arc, for beginners the instructor had us grab the gas torch and hack to pieces the to be removed into sections. Then coming along with the air arc and finding the separation lines, the thing literally fell apart - or showed the students where they hadn't found the separations. So we took a nine ton extremely complex processing machine and turned it into a pile of 5-6 tons of scrap metal which showed us exactly what needed the air-arc TLC precision and the parts that needed to be preserved. A two day job turned into a couple of hours.

[@nevillesmith9795]

Just came from church 12h41 South African time had lunch and now that I want to relax now...best way to relax with an one hour video of the most chilled guy on KZbin. Thanks Oliver...

[@ronbuckner8179]

Same, Snowball away and then perhaps a nap. Olli, your turn son , not as well made as it could be, but I have faith you’ll take care of that.

[@I_Am_Your_Problem]

Religion... The ultimate grift.

[@steveg4iwr]

Another example of how accountants control manufacturing. As long as the product gets through the warranty period they are happy. Another great solution by you that will keeps the equipment running far longer than the original build. Happy new year.

[@miniripper]

Accountants and still having a product dealers can sell and make a margin on also. It’s all about what people will pay I guess.

[@stevehill4615]

Agree with both of you, you could make a muck grab that'll last forever but if it''s 3 times the price of a low cost knock-off it;s gonna be difficult sell, im as guilty as the next man i should buy the super quality snap-on tools but in the choice of the £100 snap-on spanner set or the £30 Nielsen spanner set which do you think i'll choose if it's my money.

[@BruceBoschek]

From a quick stroll around the Internet it is evident that this manufacturer does not have a good reputation. Your repair, on the other hand, is world class and will make this device usable for a long time in the future. It certainly was a substantial rebuild, Oliver. Thanks for such an informative and educational video. Wishing you a Happy New Year from Germany..

[@mikecoates3039]

I hope Welderfabber has watched this one. The bench is definitely a game changer. And all the hard work is paying off. All the best for the new year.

[@petegraham1458]

That ESCCO bench is certainly a game changer for the type of work you undertake, I think it and the new plasma table are paying for themselves. The big Huron mill is a nice add and as your capabilities get better know in the region will attract work too I believe. Nice upgrade and repair to the muck rake now brush grapple blade.

[@SimonCoates]

How ever did you guess it was from ESCCO 😂

[@alangordon1677]

Happy New Year Oliver. Been watching your channel for a while now. Along with CEE this is definitely one of my best channels of the week. Great and inventive solutions to so many problems.

[@Ivc406]

Oliver well done on this,we'll come to 2025 this channel is tops for a lot of reasons you're commitment to the repairs and also to the farming community are second to none problems that's not in you're vocabulary keep them coming regards from Scotland 🎥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🛠️🚜🚜

[@edswider9309]

Oliver you are very knowledgeable and I view you every week

[@kailuagarage]

I think I will start calling you Ollie Osbourne because you are a Farm Fixin' rock star 🎉

[@barney2633]

Excellent job. Modifying equipment is never easy. Well done.

[@retrogeek597]

Thanks! Great work & video.

[@FredMiller]

Fantastic job Ollie! It was really evident in this episode that your new fabrication bench is a real asset to your operation! Stay warm and work safely! Cheers from Upstate NY USA

[@user-oi8tg3dq7t]

Greetings Oliver from the oldest town in Texas, USA, Nacogdoches. My shop had a similar condensation problem that was solved by spraying 1.5 inches of closed cell foam on the outside of the roof then white silicone to protect the foam. It made a big difference, especially in the summer keeping the heat out on our Texas summers.

[@ronbuckner8179]

Good thoughts! I’m from San Antonio. Using white silicone to cover the foam will help degradation a bunch. Watch for spore or seed build-up after fall , in accumulation it’ll mold. It’s always something!

[@ronbuckner8179]

They got snapped off because of the thickness of the tube they were mounted into Olli, those hooks your building now should be strong enough to lift a truck!

[@oldcynic6964]

I don't think Ollie will have to worry about heat in Yorkshire :=)

[@69dblcab]

Well Done Oliver. Thanks for sharing the video. Happy New Year.

[@johnvaluk1401]

I’m sure the accountant uh I mean engineer figured the 5mm would be strong enough! Happy new year! Thanks for the video

[@billblock8090]

Oliver, as usual your content is riveting. I look forward to Sunday mornings when your video appears here in West Texas. That vise in your shop is the largest vise I have ever seen, it must weigh 300 lbs. Thanks for your videos.

[@rossG1221]

Hi Oliver, excellent vid, thank you. It is so good to see you wanting to be able to see, hear and breath in later years - taking wearing protective gear as a matter of course. I see so many workers, on youtube, (mainly from outside of Europe and the UK) who just don't bother.. (...you've dropped your white stick Dad, let me change your oxygen cylinder.. What? you'll have to speak up son...)

[@theessexhunter1305]

Looking good, I refurbed a muck grab as the tines had worn down even but lost length. I had ar400 cut out abt 2ft and welded it on the side of each tine after tacking then a pre heat. Farmer very pleased as it put off buying a new grab for a few years. Your plazma is the nuts for doing those type of jobs. Happy new year from Essex

[@stephenheyes4324]

Great refurbishment there Oliver it's better than when it was new

[@robinbarden1326]

Great job Oliver. Wishing you and your family a very happy healthy and prosperous new year.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year, here's to a great 2025

[@davidallinson2501]

A lot better than new, as usual with all your work. Great job. Hope you painted it in the end. From Spain.

[@gusviera3905]

Happy New Year, Oliver. It's not like new, it's better than new. Always enjoy watching your work. Thanks for letting us follow along and see you next week. Cheers.

[@cheechU38K]

Brilliant repair job 👌🏼 good to show the reason why the grab was broken. Manufacturing should be done better for farmers as they can’t all afford attachments for every job! Putting Hardox on weak metal is stupidity a waste 😂

[@782sirbrian]

Well thought out repair, completed to your high standard. It's a pity manufacturers don't think like you and add extra strength in critical parts. Thanks for this weeks update. Brian from a snowy South Yorkshire.

[@russellkitson4518]

Beautiful job again as you always do Oliver.

[@DavoShed]

Great Job. Glad it’s not just me that needs retraining after a couple of weeks off.

[@mikeburton7077]

That was a monster job! Well done young man !

[@vicpatton5286]

Hi Ollie I look forward to your work! professional and very informative as well as educational! For your roof consider lightweight 4x8 foam panels with exterior surface containing silver radiant barriers. For spray foam installs it is vital that the two component foam be mixed properly by professional using high quality equipment. Otherwise there is a risk of insufficient polymerization leaving volatile toxic components in the foam to contaminate the air in your shop. The net can be consulted for a number of examples of spray foaming jobs gone wrong. One extreme case require the homeowners to abandon their brand new home warm regards vic

[@davidlong3579]

Happy new year fella. Glad you had a bit of time off to regroup. Cracking job as always! Looked like a knumb thing to get where you needed it on your own but looks like you kept all your fingers 😅👍

[@philhermetic]

Excellent repair Ollie, once again the forklift is earning its keep! Every time you strike an arc my eyes automatically close! Phil

[@levitated-pit]

ha ha ....i turn away!

[@graemewhite5029]

I've been known to blow on the screen to get rid of grinding dust or smoke !😂

[@mrMacGoover]

That's a proper repair job done Oliver! Much love and respect from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@paulsims9155]

That will last way longer. I bet they use it for way more than it's regular uses now! 😂 I really like the re engineering to make it better! Not just on this one but 99% of your work is alone. I really look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@dwjr5129]

Well, if they don’t use it for work they could always put it in a horror movie! Nice project Oliver! Better than new for sure. Peace! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@eriknoren8292]

Oliver, you done it again as usually. Well done😊

[@vinegarjoe9706]

What an amazing assembly table that is, Ollie. Great investment!!!

[@HP_rep_mek]

Came out looking strong and good, nice job!

[@JonesMetalCraft]

Another amazing repair job! Well done Oliver and thanks for sharing.

[@gerryoneill8881]

That Escco table is paying for itself.

[@andyloebrown8250]

Very nice workmanship!

[@onlyme7939]

Good to have you back, highlight of my new year

[@philbates8174]

On the roof front it may be worth considering some spray foam insulation with a cover sheet of some sort, or leave it exposed!! Depends how many pennies you want to spend.. happy new year & already looking forward to next Sunday.

[@jamesriordan3494]

Nice one lad ! That ESCCO table surely paid for itself today. Wonderful to watch how you’ve progressed your shop 🙌

[@windycity8761]

Excellent repair again Ollie, best of luck for 2025.

[@hl8256]

Great video. That layout table is fantastic .The roof , you might check into the spray foam people, its expensive but does a great job

[@bostedtap8399]

2024 cleaned up nicely 🙌. Great job.

[@AdelinoGambiarras]

Wow I don't think that's not going to break anytime son it looks super strong now. Happy New Year Oliver and everyone 🎉🎉🥂🍾

[@RallyRobert976]

Nice repair will last another life time😁

[@stephenbrockway1626]

Hi Ollie Good to see the first 2025 vid Re grab . Repairs . I expect the manufactures . Of the grab would say , grab being used for wrong application. But as you say thin box section . 😝👍top job repair as always 😊👍

[@catsypendie1852]

Happy new year Oliver from Ireland love your videos I'm a welder I have learned a lot from your videos thank you

[@ElThomsono]

Plasma out the rectangular holes for the tines, that must really put a smile on your face. If I was to do it at home it would probably have to be holesaw and hand file 😂

[@peterwright217]

very nice welding on the muck rake Snow......just wear your safety glasses whilst working in your shed.

[@ianmckay1780]

Oliver, glad you enjoyed your holidays, that is the sign of a good one, if you have to rethink how you do things! As to that piece of junk that came in, after your judicious work with all your tools. it is literally 200% better than factory. All you have done, is give them something they will try to bust that much harder! I love to hear your bacon frying in the background as you weld, shows what good setup results in : superb welds!!

[@bchdsailor]

A heck of a job, well done as always Oliver Happy and Prosperous New Year

[@nickrandol9133]

Great repair. Awesome bench, too…

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Yeah that turned out real nice with those two bars on there which were a lot bigger than the original ones. It should work. Good job!.👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@kindabluejazz]

Farm equipment is some of the scariest looking contraptions. I'm surprised there haven't been more horror movies made involving these. 😲

[@walterrobbins4470]

Oh goodness, they want something made more heavy duty. They definitely brought it to the right place.

[@raymondrobertson3869]

Another great and well planned job. I hope your local farmers appreciate the skill and dedication you put into these jobs. And a happy new year from Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@dbejmar]

Love to see your high quality work 👍 learn much 👍👍

[@rival9417]

Spray foam your roof..had mine done a couple of years ago..now inside my shed doesn't have its own weather system..no raining inside😅

[@alwynjones422]

Cracking job, Oliver, as always!👌

[@johnpartridge7623]

Good job Ollie & I think you should get rid of the Strimech Name/Logo & put your Logo on there instead as you've far improved the Grab 👍

[@mattybean4039]

Hope you enjoyed your holiday, glad you’re back though 👌

[@paulhammond7489]

I realise that your welding table was a big investment, but set up time of jobs like this is greatly reduced, and the accuracy of set up looks to be so much simpler to ensure. Happy New Year Olly

[@oldcynic6964]

I'd be going back to them and seeing if they do a sponsorship deal. If not cash then a load of table "add-ons". I'm sure they have got plenty !

[@georgewalton-e6c]

great to see you back

[@KarlLittle1975]

Great work again Oliver!

[@emilronnborg7979]

The factory I work at has an inner roof made of corrugated sheet metal with an air gap between it and the actual roof. The air gap does stop condensation from forming on the inner roof, but it still forms on the outer roof layer. Then the water drips down either through any of the small gaps or collects at the end and runs down the wall like a waterfall.

[@jflwelding]

Great job.👌 All the best for the upcoming New Year, snowball 💪🏻🍻

[@alandawson2813]

Hi Oliver, been waiting for another video. Hope you had a great Christmas and a Good new year. I’m looking forward to seeing what you get up to this year. Happy Days from kiwi land.

[@andybrace4983]

Cracking job as always..... all the best for 2025

[@stephenpearson3153]

Your genius is needed on wood burner. Maybe a lean back version. Not one of then rocket ones. Just a good old fashioned ones there’s loads out there mate I’m sure you could make them better. Dirty hands clean money. Always my motto mate. Love NY

[@RalfyCustoms]

Happy new year Oliver mate 🎉 here's wishing us all a great 2025

[@ronhansen1316]

Awesome job. Customer should be happy.

[@stephenmeeks684]

Absolutely luminous!

[@ianbrooks6816]

Beautiful work

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

Be nice to get your customers to do a quick short of Your finished Jobs put to work Great work Pal and Hope You hit the 100k sub this Year You deserve it & all best for the New year long time Fan

[@jeanfouchet2196]

Very good job ! Happy new year to you and your family. Greetings from France

[@union-v1y]

like everything these days built to a cost and enough "quality" in build and material for it to last 12 months and a day guarantee!....another interesting video -thanks

[@billdoodson4232]

Happy New Year to you Ollie. I'm looking forward to this years content already.

[@markhesselgreaves]

Great to see you again Oliver! Trust you had a nice Christmas and a happy new year too! This looks like being a great start back project! No doubt, a terrific repair on a worn out implement, great stuff, looking forward to seeing more of your work in 2025, now that everything is waking up again after the holidays. Take care, Mark from Scotland 👍 ( II was originally born in Weymouth but have lived up here as long as I can remember).

[@craigshepherdson1517]

Hi Ollie. Maybe others have said before, wouldn’t it be better to drill or cut out some holes on the tines of your forklift and fabricate or bolt something on there for when lifting with straps. The clamps do the job but what if they do pull off. We had a forklift with a hole cut out the tines. We had a threaded tow ball then bolted to the tine. Handy for moving trailers around and stop anything sliding off the fork. Great work otherwise mate. Keep up the good work.

[@rudyrivera7426]

Great job! Thanks for sharing! Young lad! 👌👍

[@jan-akekarlsson6034]

gott nytt år 🎉 från sverje sweden 🇸🇪

[@alshore6168]

Cheers Ollie, happy new year 👍👌

[@gregbakke8296]

Great to have you back! Hope your Christmas and New Year was good. Great job!

[@MattSmith-hb5gg]

Happy New Year!

[@brownmilligan1936]

hope you had a great xmas , i did. great to see you back. great job. thanks for the show. see you next week, i hope.

[@roydawson4882]

Happy new year Oliver,hope its a great one for you 😊

[@BrucePierson]

Someone sure gave that muck grab a hard time. The fact that the box section was too thin combined with using it for war it wasn't intended for made a good job of wrecking it.

[@johnwarwick4105]

Funny it seams to be a common thing with muck grabs. Thin box section, gets some wear and some rot, mine was the same it was paper thin when it failed. Replaced with two pieces of 10mm angle welded into a channel, should last me out.

[@davetaylor4741]

Probably mundane to you. But an interesting little project. Hope 25 brings in some of the bigger jobs you crave. I'm the same as a Carpenter Builder. I prefer the bigger jobs. Extension at the very least. Or new house build. I hate maintenance work. But to make a quid I have done a lot of repair work.

[@simontravis7452]

Happy New Year Ollie, great project, should last a lot longer now.